Scientist, HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics

Scientist, HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics

Location:

Customer Site - VA

The Scientist, HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics performs aerosol generation, collection, and chemical characterization activities for heated tobacco products, electronic vapor products, and emerging nicotine delivery systems. The role supports product development, regulatory testing, and scientific investigations through advanced analytical techniques and data interpretation.

• Operate and calibrate aerosol collection systems used to characterize heated tobacco products and electronic vapor products.
• Perform aerosol collection and sample preparation activities using specialized impinger assemblies designed to capture target analytes.
• Support the analysis of nicotine, nicotine degradants, flavor additives, carbonyl compounds, volatile organic compounds, ammonia, glycidol, and other aerosol constituents.
• Perform analytical testing using chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques including GC-MS, UPLC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and related instrumentation.
• Conduct particle size distribution analyses and support studies involving carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide measurements.
• Review analytical data and ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Troubleshoot analytical and collection systems and participate in investigations involving atypical results.
• Support method validation, technology transfer, and process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support aerosol chemistry, flavor characterization, and regulatory testing programs.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

• Strong understanding of aerosol generation and collection methodologies.
• Knowledge of heated tobacco products and electronic vapor product chemistry.
• Experience with chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques, including GC‑MS, UPLC‑MS, and LC‑MS/MS.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to review and interpret complex analytical data.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 requirements and data integrity expectations.
• Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• OR Associate degree or high school diploma with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Relevant aerosol, analytical, or laboratory experience commensurate with level (entry‑level candidates through experienced scientists will be considered).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, self‑motivated, and capable of managing a high‑throughput sample preparation workflow.

• Experience with heated tobacco product and electronic vapor product testing.
• Hands‑on experience with aerosol collection systems and impinger assemblies.
• Experience with GC‑MS, LC‑MS/MS, UPLC‑MS, and particle size analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with regulatory testing requirements for inhalable products.
• Experience supporting method validation and technology transfer activities.
• Experience working within ISO 17025‑accredited laboratories.

Work in a laboratory controlled environment requiring personal protective equipment. Job pace may be fast and demands high throughput. Must remain stationary >25% of time and occasionally move between labs, corridors, and adjoining rooms. Frequent instrument operation, bending, squatting, reaching, and occasional lifting of up to 25lb (potentially 50lb). Requires close‑range vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

May handle hazardous waste under local, state, and federal regulations. Medical clearance, respiratory protection training, and fit testing may be required.

Perkin Elmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Perkin Elmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.